SELF- FULFILLING PROPHECIES
The directions our lives will take are all determined by our actions. Our actions follow our intentions, which are fuelled by desire. This means we truly can be the masters of our own destiny if we follow our hearts. To achieve goals, all we have to do is conceive the direction we want to go in, visualise the destination and believe in the outcome we most aspire to. Belief forms our mindset and from here onward, we can determine success or failure (self-defeating prophecies), by practising the right mindset.
Many people have learnt the power of intention through meditation, breathing and yoga practice. Others have discovered that good things happen, purely if we go along with the idea of achieving a positive outcome, even if we seem to 'know' it will turn out otherwise. These surprising effects are down to a phenomenon called the placebo effect.
Belief Follows Action
When we can switch off the busy chatter in our minds, quieten the berating, negative voices and focus on what our desires are – the belief that we can achieve happiness, success, positive change – or whatever the aspirations we choose, will be fuelled by our belief. Taking a blind step into the unknown takes courage. Belief will strengthen as we continue to take these steps.
Allowing the mind to quieten also provides the focus to tap into the energy force at the centre of our being – the heart – a place from where we can discover our role in bringing more meaning to our lives. We all have our place and all are worthy. What we desire, can take years of dedication and practice – it can also eat away at us if we ignore our calling. Sometimes, there are sacrifices to be made and we should never compromise on following what our calling is.
Being the world's greatest at achieving something amazing, is not something we should or even could all aim for. Everyone is different. Whatever our driving force, we all can achieve through a positive mindset. Being a loving parent/partner, a considerate, charitable and decent human being, are just as difficult and equally as rewarding pursuits if we put the effort in to be the best we can be.
Affirmations And Confidence
We are our own worst enemy when it comes to motivation. We are at times our harshest critics and at other moments, pumped-up blow-hards – both can affect self-effiacy and general confidence, which has a knock-on effect on our output levels/quality, enhanced through self-motivation or its counterpart – self-depreciation.
One technique to overcome this problem of negative self-efficacy is to start the day with positive affirmations. These needn't be 'confidence' boosters performed in the mirror, like repeating 'you are the greatest' etc. although a fair degree of self-confidence/esteem is required, to make the first steps – it's more about affirming the status quo from a factual point, whereby realising the positive elements about our lives. The starting point is to express our gratitude for all the positive things we have right now.
Being appreciative of our good fortune will immediately bring on a positive mindset. If we have good health, we are automatically in a very lucky group. If we have a roof over our heads, family, friends and love in our lives – we are in the luckiest group of all. From this standpoint, we can overcome any obstacle and gain the confidence to overcome hardship to achieve success.
Setting Up The Day
After a morning of quiet contemplation, ideally after practising life-enriching breathing techniques, mind-quieting meditation and energy-boosting movement – repeat a mantra that sets up a positive affirmation for the day.
The Internet is a wonderful tool. The links provided on this page are purely an example of the many great techniques and wisdom to be discovered with just a click/tap. Make up your own morning routine, practise it alone or with a loved one and see how this magical moment in the mornings can transform your mindset, for bringing greater confidence, meaning, and focus to your day and ultimately, the rest of your lives.
